Standards

SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics. a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism; include the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.b. Describe the political impact of Christianity; include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV of Germany (Holy Roman Emperor.c. Explain the role of the church in medieval society. d. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities. SSWH5 The student will trace the origins and expansion of the Islamic World between 600 CE and 1300 CEe. Describe the impact of the Crusades on both the Islamic World and EuropeSSWH9 The student will analyze change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformationa. Explain the social, economic, and political changes that contributed to the rise of Florence and the ideas of Machiavelli.b. Identify artistic and scientific achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, the “Renaissance man,” and Michelangelo.c. Explain the main characteristics of humanism; include the ideas of Petrarch, Dante, and Erasmus.d. Analyze the impact of the Protestant Reformation; include the ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin.e. Describe the Counter Reformation at the Council of Trent and the role of the Jesuits.f. Describe the English Reformation and the role of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.g. Explain the importance of Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press

At-Home Activities: These activities will be done at home for a minor score prior to Journal 35.

1) The Black Death

Truth and Evidence. Research using the below links to answer the questions.

Rewrite the questions. Get your information from textbooks or the Internet Resources.1) What were the origins of the Disease? Symptoms? Death rate?2) How did the Disease travel?3) What was the impact that the Disease had on Europe and the manorial system? The following questions are not reflected in the textbook. Everyone will complete these.4) How did the Black Death affect life (Besides it killed people)?5) How was the Black Death reflected in art? 6) How did the Black Death come to an end?

In Medieval England, the Black Death was to kill 1.5 million people out of an estimated total of 4 million people between 1348 and1350.

The Black Death wreaked havoc throughout Medieval England. The Black Death killed one in three people and was to have a direct link to the Peasants Revolt of 1381. ‘Cures’ for the Black Death went from the absurd to having a degree of common sense about them. Regardless of this, the casualty figures for the Black Death were massive.

During the Middle Ages, the Black Death ravaged Europe and left nearly a third of the population dead. The epidemic reached its zenith in the years 1348 to 1350, though the disease never vanished entirely.

2) The Magna Carta

Research using the below questions using the below links.

1) What was the Magna Carta?2) What did the Magna Carta guarantee?3) Why is this significant?

The Magna Carta was signed in June 1215 between the barons of Medieval England and King John. 'Magna Carta' is Latin and means "Great Charter". The Magna Carta was one of the most important documents of Medieval England.